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sarahlou79 's review for:
Number9dream
by David Mitchell
I just want to come off the bat and say this book is not a bad book by any means. I can see why so many people love it. It is well written, I love the language and use of metaphors and description. The core plot that follows the protagonist Eiji is one that everyone will be able to relate to somehow or at least recognise. Many of the side characters are lovable or interesting, and many of these characters show growth throughout the book (and I love that that attention is not only reserved for the main few). The reason I only gave this two stars is because it is a book where, if you want to really understand it and get all the nuanced meanings behind it, it felt like I needed to be following a study guide at the same time. I love books that bend reality and make you think - I cherish them - but with number9dream it just felt like I had to try too hard. Maybe one day I'll re-read it and like it more, and maybe I was just in the wrong mood. I guess I'll find out one day.